Ron Thompson

First Baptist Church,
Military Chaplaincy
First Baptist Church
April 18
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About My Family

I am an associational missions strategist (Director of Missions) for five associations in West Central Louisiana and a chaplain for the Civil Air Patrol.

My wife, Lori, and I live in Natchitoches, La. I have five daughters, one who is working and raising our granddaughter, two daughters in college, and two in high school.

About My Ministry

I joined the Civil Air Patrol in 2019 and was appointed chaplain of the Central Louisiana Squadron in November of 2019. I provide a chaplaincy ministry to about 20 adults and cadets (youth) who are members of our squadron as well as serving in various emergency services operations with other members of the Civil Air Patrol.

SBC Chaplaincy

Chaplaincy is a vital frontline ministry and extension of the local church. Chaplains reach the lost among the thousands of men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces, correctional facilities, healthcare settings, public safety, disaster relief sites and corporate environments. SBC Chaplains care for the broken, offer hope to the hopeless and advance the gospel of Jesus Christ in hard to reach places.
The qualifications expected of a Southern Baptist applying for endorsement as a chaplain are established by the using agency and the Chaplains Commission, SBC. These qualification requirements vary according to the type of chaplaincy involved but all are expected to meet a high level of ministerial competence.

Pray

Pray for me as I develop relationships with the members of our squadron. Pray for opportunities to minister to our members and to boldly share the gospel with them. Pray for people to come to saving faith in Jesus. Pray for more to become missionaries and chaplains.

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